…overall production quality. The industry is now evaluating different almond selections for resistance to the worm, particularly those with fully sealed or hard shells. There is debate within the industry…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-17-25
…impact future production. California. In the latest episode of the Almond Journey podcast, Chuck Fleck of Sierra Gold Nurseries discusses the challenges and advancements in almond breeding. He explains the…
CoBank: Trump’s Tariffs, Inflation, Trade Policy Compounding Economic Anxiety
…soybean, and wheat prices down last quarter despite the weaker U.S. dollar. Trade concerns weighed heaviest on wheat as world buyers have multiple suppliers available. Crop production expenses are expected…
BLM May Face More Lawsuits
…oil and gas production on federal lands has been “weak.” Jeremy Nichols, a senior advocate for the Center, says the Interior Department’s decision to walk back the environmental impact statement…
Orange Production Expected to Rise
…35% from last year. California’s production is up 2.2% to 47 million boxes. Texas’ production is down 2% to 808,000 boxes. Despite regional variations, overall US orange production is expected…
NPPC Supports the Food Security and Farm Production Act
DepositPhotos image The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) supports the Food Security and Farm Production Act introduced in the Senate, which aims to prevent a confusing array of state-specific farm…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-14-25
…of the dairy industry, highlighting a 3% decrease in California’s milk production due to HPAI pressure, contrasted with growth in the Near West states. Milk prices are hovering around $17…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-11-25
…local agriculture, the upcoming citrus event in Florida, and the seasonal shifts in agricultural production, emphasizing the need to promote local growers and the resilience of the agricultural sector. Listen…
Trends in U.S. Processed Fruit and Vegetable Oil Exports
…by 10%. Fruit juice consumption dropped by 10%, particularly orange juice due to production issues. There was a 108% increase in vegetable oil export volume, corresponding to a 50% rise…
Almond Board of California Organized a Bloom Tour
The Almond Board of California organized a bloom tour for influencers and dietitians to foster a better understanding of almond production. Director of Global Communications, Natalie Henderson, highlighted that the…
NCGA Launching a New Consider Corn Challenge
…total of $300,000.” Previous contest winners have scaled up to the next phase of development, received additional grant funding, entered into joint agreements, and obtained registration for state biobased production…
Outlook for Florida Oranges and Orange Juice
Image by AS Photograpy from Pixabay What are the latest forecasts regarding Florida’s orange production and orange juice production for this season? Rod Bain tells us. Outlook for Florida Oranges…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-08-25
…or 25 total to combat cockfighting. Nick expressed concern about the bill’s potential negative impact on family farmers. The bill includes exemptions for food production, schools, shelters, and non-profit organizations….
FAPRI Releases 2025 U.S. Agricultural Market Outlook
…for American farmers, shaped by falling crop prices, high production costs, and record returns in the cattle sector. For many crop producers, net returns have dropped significantly from recent highs….